full-time 7 days ago
Certified Dental Assistant
Lumbee Group
Fort Hall, ID 83203
25/hr
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Job Description
Dental Assistant
Location: IHS outpatient facility - Fort Hall, ID 83203
Pay Rate: $25 per hour + Travel stipend (if applicable): $1,267 per week
Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays
Contract Length: 1 year base with 1 option year (anticipated start 2027)
Benefits: 10 days PTO, accrued sick days, paid holidays, Health & Welfare $5.42/hr (prorated based on hours worked)
Status: Position contingent upon contract award
Federal contract in bidding process open for locals and travelers
Job Description:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the dental team at an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility in Fort Hall, ID. This position supports dentists with chairside procedures and patient care in an outpatient dental setting.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience
Current certification and radiology certification as required by applicable state law
Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English
Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements
Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential through DANB preferred
Experience assisting in general dentistry and chairside procedures preferred
Experience with IHS RPMS and EHR systems preferred
Responsibilities:
Assist dentists with chairside procedures
Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
Take and process dental radiographs as certified
Support patient comfort and provide oral hygiene instructions
Maintain infection-control and sterilization standards
Maintain compliance with federal, state, IHS, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements
Location: IHS outpatient facility - Fort Hall, ID 83203
Pay Rate: $25 per hour + Travel stipend (if applicable): $1,267 per week
Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays
Contract Length: 1 year base with 1 option year (anticipated start 2027)
Benefits: 10 days PTO, accrued sick days, paid holidays, Health & Welfare $5.42/hr (prorated based on hours worked)
Status: Position contingent upon contract award
Federal contract in bidding process open for locals and travelers
Job Description:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the dental team at an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility in Fort Hall, ID. This position supports dentists with chairside procedures and patient care in an outpatient dental setting.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience
Current certification and radiology certification as required by applicable state law
Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English
Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements
Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential through DANB preferred
Experience assisting in general dentistry and chairside procedures preferred
Experience with IHS RPMS and EHR systems preferred
Responsibilities:
Assist dentists with chairside procedures
Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
Take and process dental radiographs as certified
Support patient comfort and provide oral hygiene instructions
Maintain infection-control and sterilization standards
Maintain compliance with federal, state, IHS, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements
About Lumbee Group
Lumbee Group is an 8(a) Native American Indian-owned business providing Enterprise, Education, Government, Healthcare, and Transportation with trustworthy, reliable, and professional business solutions and services. They offer Managed IT Services, Healthcare Solutions, Cyber-Security Services, Ai-Technology, IoT & Intelligent Data Solutions, Cloud Offering, and more.